Fontmorigny Abbey

Menetou-Couture, France

Fontmorigny Abbey was founded in 1149 as a daughter abbey of Clairvaux. Fontmorigny experienced major economic development from the Middle Ages, by means of the steel industry. It suffered in the Hundred Years' War and was sold as worker houses during the French Revolution.

The oldest parts of the building date back to the second half of the 12th century, while the convent buildings were rebuilt in the 18th century. Today the abbey is still on restoration and organizes exhibitions and a prestigious annual music festival.

Address

Route de l'Abbaye 11, Menetou-Couture, France

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Details

Founded: 1149
Category: Religious sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Chantal Ducloux (5 months ago)
Very beautiful place and we were surprised to discover the Christmas market there with products mainly of monastic origin. Thank you to the owners who do so much to save this place!

Aurore (2 years ago)
Very beautiful place, visiting the garden, relaxing place and I attended a concert, very good acoustics, wonderful time, a visit is a must

Amy Joy (3 years ago)
A really interesting visit. The gardens are lovely.

Martine Vendeville-Poulain (4 years ago)
Very nice place, this is the 2nd time I've been there and each time despite the closure the very kind owner let us tour the site.

Georges Dedieu (8 years ago)
A meticulously restored abbey which offers you the possibility of renting these places for your events such as: weddings etc... Quality services in a grandiose and magnificent setting.

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